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NWR: Finally, a huge break!!!

Enchanted616Enchanted616 member
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Some of you may know I recently started a non-profit organization called Big Hearts Charity for medically disadvantaged children.  My little brother had sever heart problems, and I pretty much grew up at children's hospital, so it's a cause that means a ton to my family.  Its something I've dreamt of doing my whole life, and it was super exciting when we got our first huge donation of $22,000!  Only slight problem: it was in candy.  I have been trying to sell it door to door, but its been really hard and we have seriously have thousands and thousands of bags.

I've been calling all over trying to find different outlets to sell it, and its been really tough.  I finally got a call back--FROM THE MALL OF AMERICA!!!  We are going to have a kiosk there!!  I am beyond estatic!!!!!!

We are hoping to get a good part of the candy sold in the next couple weeks because I really want to buy christmas presents for the children who have to be in the hospital over Christmas. 

I don't know exactly where we will be yet, we meet with the design guy on friday and will hopefully be in this weekend.. but if you are there doing christmas shopping and see us, stop by and say hi!  I will likely be the one working there 90% of the time.  I'm just so beyond excited, I had to share! 

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    martiac225martiac225
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    edited December 2011
    That is awesome!!!

    I have a brother who passed away at the age of 7 from a rare genetic disease (CGD) and was at Children's (Mpls) for 4 months up until he went to Heaven on 12/28/03.  They were SO wonderful there.  I hope to be at MOA sometime this holiday season and would love to buy some candy and support the wonderful cause. 

    Good for you, and thank you for thinking of the fighting children and their families.  How is your brother doing?

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    I Want CakeI Want Cake
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    edited December 2011
    That's so great!  I didn't know you had started a non-profit, but that's really inspiring.  I'll definitely be at the MOA at some point in the next few weeks, since the only place to get FI's big gift is at the LEGO store, so I'll stop by.  Do you know where your kiosk is going to be yet?
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    graysquirrelgraysquirrel member
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    That's awesome! If I'm at the MOA I will stop by and buy some candy from you!
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    Enchanted616Enchanted616 member
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    edited December 2011

    Martiac - So sorry about your brother.  Bobby was also at Children's in Minneapolis, and they are really so amazing there.  We are buying the presents for the kids there.  As for Bobby, he's doing amazing now.  He has had about 6 open-hearts, countless more surgeries, a pacemaker in his stomach.  Everything with him is completely experiemental and he will have to continue to have surgeries every few years, but he's doing better than ever expected.  He's in his first year of pre-med at St Mary's University in Winona and loving it.  He's the best kid ever.

    I Want Cake - We don't know yet, I'll find out on Friday.  Hopefully its in a good spot! 


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    SA completed 5/29/2012. No sperm found.
    11/12: Dx: Congenital Bilateral Absense of the Vas Deferens.
    Genetic Testing needed as this is a mutation of Cystic Fibrosis.
    IVF #1 with ICSI planned for 2013.
    PAIF/SAIF welcome!
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    martiac225martiac225
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    Thanks. Because we were there over Christmas, I know how much joy your gifts will bring.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving...and SO happy to hear your brother is doing so well, what a trooper!
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    JennyLangeJennyLange
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    edited December 2011
    That's fantastic!! If I'm at the MOA anytime soon I'll be sure to stop by!
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    tpender13tpender13 member
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    edited December 2011
    This is so awesome! I live really close to the mall, so I'll definitely look for you there. Make sure to let us know when you'll find out where you'll be!
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    That is so great, congrats! I was just at MOA yesterday but if I make it back again before the holidays are over I will look for your kiosk---what a great cause!
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    SSaltzman87SSaltzman87 member
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    That's awesome! Congrats! I'll try to stop by too, FI will definitely buy candy from you :-)
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    jenn920jenn920
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    That is such an amazing thing you are doing!  I will for sure be at MOA during the holiday season and will stop by and check it out :)  I worked at Children's Mpls in the NICU for several years and am soon starting at the U of M's Amplatz Children's Hospital.  While I haven't had someone in my family experience this, I have seen so many families go through heart surgeries and hospitalization after hospitalization.  The holidays are the worst by far, emotionally - so the fact that you are taking so much of your own personal time and energy during this season to raise money and help the kids and their families.... seriously, it warms my heart and is bringing a tear to my eyes.  Donations during the holidays mean so much to patients :)  On behalf of the kids I take care of, thank you in advance for everything you are doing!!  You are so awesome!!

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    edited December 2011
    Congrats!  What great news!

    Best of luck!
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    Oh Breanna that is fantastic! I will most def be stopping by!
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    Wow.  This story is great.  Good for you for making a change in people's lives!
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    Steph0871Steph0871
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    How exciting! Congrats :) Definitely let us know when you find out your location... and let's be honest. There is no *bad* spot at MOA during the holiday season!  Great timing!
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